Di Story, of Wyndham, competes in the first round of the second division barrel race at the Mad Bull Rodeo Club Bulls ’n’ Barrels event at Henley, on Saturday.

About 400 spectators made the most of the warm, sunny weather over the two-day event, which finished yesterday.

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